About this event

Adrian Brendel and Joanna MacGregor are perfectly matched in bold musicianship, technical virtuosity and personality, and their concerts for Dartington are always exciting.

They meet again with a fresh programme connected to the great Russian cellist ‘Slava’ Rostropovich, who premiered Britten’s mighty cello sonata, and revelled in Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne, movements from the ballet Pulcinella.

By way of an appetiser, Adrian is joined for two sparkling duo pieces by the Hermès Quartet’s cellist, Anthony Kondo.

One of the most versatile and original cellists of his generation, Adrian Brendel has travelled the world as soloist, collaborator and teacher. His early immersion in the core classical repertoire inspired an enduring fascination that has led to encounters with many fine musicians at the world’s most prestigious festivals and concert halls. His discovery of contemporary music through the works of Kurtag, Kagel and Ligeti in his teenage years opened a new and vital avenue that he continues to explore with huge enthusiasm alongside his passion for jazz and world musicadrianbrendel.com

Joanna MacGregor, the Artistic Director of Dartington International Summer School & Festival, is one of the world’s most innovative musicians, appearing as a concert pianist, curator, and collaborator. Head of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music and Professor of the University of London, she has performed in more than eighty countries.

MacGregor’s verve, energy and astounding technique are always at the service of the music and never vice versa. Her ability to inhabit so many sound worlds with the same intensity and commitment is profoundly impressive. – BBC Classical Review

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The Dartington Experiment began over 90 years ago when our founders, Dorothy and
Leonard Elmhirst, set out to build a community inspired by the idea of a ‘many-sided life’.

Today, we believe that their vision is more relevant today than ever before. We aim to be a
place where people can realise their individual and collective potential, and are given a
chance to connect with themselves, each other, and the environment.

Across the estate, a programme of events and visitor attractions operate year-round; artists,
makers, farmers, educators, craftspeople and entrepreneurs live and work; and the
community continues to ‘learn by doing’, finding inspiration in the Elmhirst’s progressive
ideas and experimental approach.